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Chazzrolex · Yesterday, 07:22 AM

Hi All, I would like your opinion about gently applying some fine lube ( not excesively) in a stainless steel bracelet for extra protection?
I got the idea because I also collect vintage guns and even if some of them are Stainless Steel, its a good advice to clean them from time to time with a fine lube such as German Ballistol or even WD 40.
Your valuable opinion? Thank you so much in advance.

gerry100 · Yesterday, 07:33 AM

lube if excessive can pick up dust etc

SOG DIVER · Yesterday, 07:49 AM

Even as a salt water diver, I do not recommend oiling the bracelet. The quality of the SS used in Rolex bracelets requires only gentle a wash/clean with a soft toothbrush or similar brush.

Use of any oil will attract dust, sand or dirt which may surface wear the fine tolerances between the links of your bracelet, or degrade the finish. Not recommended.

Calatrava r · Yesterday, 08:21 AM

I am wondering, extra protection from what.

rolph · Yesterday, 08:22 AM

If you're set on using a lubricant, make sure it's specifically designed for watches and apply it very sparingly.

rockysw · Yesterday, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Calatrava r

I am wondering, extra protection from what.

lol - this.

rockysw · Yesterday, 11:07 AM

I am only follow instructions from the manufacturer (in this case Rolex). And as someone said already, their instructions are to only clean it with gentle soap and soft bristle toothbrush.

BIGMAC142 · Yesterday, 11:52 AM

No lube. Not needed. Just give the watch a cleaning from time to time.

0nly5iv3Digits · Yesterday, 01:16 PM

All this "lube" talk. I'd wondered if I'd entered the wrong sub-forum

Zach69SS · Yesterday, 01:21 PM

I’m a big in oiling my guns a fishing reels, I use that Boeing T-9 boeshield an amazing product. But I would never use it on a watch any! Rolex uses a special Stainless Steel.

I would not recommend any oils or heavy detergent in cleaning your watch.
Some friends of mine have learned this the hard way by damaging their bezel with the paint coming off. So mild soap and water that’s it, my jeweler has a mixture he’s uses that works very well, I have never asked what it is ? He uses it on the bracelet only and then steam.

No need for anything else, a light cleaning once in a while.

Cheers,

Kevin of Larchmont · Yesterday, 03:57 PM

Nope, there’s no way it wouldn’t transfer to skin or adjacent clothes. OP is trying to fix a problem that doesn’t exist.

2loaded · Yesterday, 04:58 PM

Pretty sure the Diddy parties are over.

joli160 · Yesterday, 06:44 PM

Oil will attract the fine household dust which comprises for the most part out of silica.
Together this functions as a grinding paste and accelerates wear. Instead of protecting your bracelet you are doing more harm.
A dry lubricant like a teflon spray may leave a white haze.

Just keep it clean. I use a ultrasonic cleaner for this just like all watchmakers do. These things are cheap.
It always surprises me how much gunk still sits in a visually very clean bracelet.

padi56 · Yesterday, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chazzrolex

Hi All, I would like your opinion about gently applying some fine lube ( not excesively) in a stainless steel bracelet for extra protection?
I got the idea because I also collect vintage guns and even if some of them are Stainless Steel, its a good advice to clean them from time to time with a fine lube such as German Ballistol or even WD 40.
Your valuable opinion? Thank you so much in advance.

Well one of my dive watches a 16600 SD had a hard working life as a real working tool,and spent well over 600 underwater and needed no oil protection except for a wash in fresh water when I could.

Tools · Yesterday, 11:40 PM

Here is how Stainless Steel works.

When exposed to oxygen, the formulation of "stainless" steels forms its own protective oxide to prevent corrosives from getting a foothold in the metal. It will corrode if the self-formed oxide is continuously removed - hence, corrosion at the caseback of early watches where the o-ring is continuously rubbing, allowing skin oils and contaminants to get a foothold.

The bracelet doesn't see any of this type of continuous oxide removal. Adding oils atop the steel will prevent it from forming its own protection so it isn't likely to provide anything extra.

inadeje · Yesterday, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0nly5iv3Digits

All this "lube" talk. I'd wondered if I'd entered the wrong sub-forum

classic!

brandrea · Yesterday, 11:49 PM

Leave it be and clean it once in a while

1William · Today, 12:04 AM

No oils to bracelet.

Calatrava r · Today, 12:20 AM

Another issue I see with oiling the bracelet is the oil will be in direct contact with your skin and stain your clothes.

omar10213245 · Today, 01:29 AM

I cant imagine a worse idea, please do not oil your bracelet. It's a watch, not a gun barrel

Robf52 · Today, 04:37 AM

No oil, just Dawn.

Krash · Today, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2loaded

Pretty sure the Diddy parties are over.

lol

I knew someone would mention P Diddy. It was just a matter of time.

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Roddypeepa · Today, 05:07 AM

When you need to oil a bracelet it’s a bit like the bedroom: seen better days but hanging on in hope and sentiment.

In all seriousness- no. Keep it clean, wash and dry it regularly and if there are signs of stretch get it looked at when it gets really floppy.

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richardlo · Today, 05:18 AM

WD-40 should not be used on guns or Rolex bracelet. Ballistol should not be used on your watch either.

Mystro · Today, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robf52

No oil, just Dawn.

^^^This ^^^^and nothing more need said on the topic.

Yesterday, 07:22 AM	#1
Chazzrolex "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Mexico Posts: 10	How about oiling bracelets Hi All, I would like your opinion about gently applying some fine lube ( not excesively) in a stainless steel bracelet for extra protection? I got the idea because I also collect vintage guns and even if some of them are Stainless Steel, its a good advice to clean them from time to time with a fine lube such as German Ballistol or even WD 40. Your valuable opinion? Thank you so much in advance.

Yesterday, 01:16 PM	#9
0nly5iv3Digits "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: EARTH Watch: What is "watch"? Posts: 1,288	All this "lube" talk. I'd wondered if I'd entered the wrong sub-forum __________________ “UNpolished or I’m not interested” 😎 2FA Enabled

Yesterday, 06:44 PM	#13
joli160 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NL Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 14,728	Oil will attract the fine household dust which comprises for the most part out of silica. Together this functions as a grinding paste and accelerates wear. Instead of protecting your bracelet you are doing more harm. A dry lubricant like a teflon spray may leave a white haze. Just keep it clean. I use a ultrasonic cleaner for this just like all watchmakers do. These things are cheap. It always surprises me how much gunk still sits in a visually very clean bracelet. __________________ Day Date 18238, Yachtmaster 16622, Deepsea 116660, Submariner 116619, SkyD 326935, DJ 178271, DJ 69158, Yachtmaster 169622, GMT 116713LN, GMT 126711.

Yesterday, 11:40 PM	#15
Tools TRF Moderator & 2024 SubLV41 Patron Join Date: May 2007 Real Name: Larry Location: Mojave Desert Watch: GMT's Posts: 43,477	Here is how Stainless Steel works. When exposed to oxygen, the formulation of "stainless" steels forms its own protective oxide to prevent corrosives from getting a foothold in the metal. It will corrode if the self-formed oxide is continuously removed - hence, corrosion at the caseback of early watches where the o-ring is continuously rubbing, allowing skin oils and contaminants to get a foothold. The bracelet doesn't see any of this type of continuous oxide removal. Adding oils atop the steel will prevent it from forming its own protection so it isn't likely to provide anything extra. __________________ (Chill ... It's just a watch Forum.....) NAWCC Member

Today, 04:37 AM	#21
Robf52 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Sunshine State Watch: lots of Rolex Posts: 5,028	No oil, just Dawn. __________________ 126610LV//116508 Daytona YG Black/Champagne 116655 YM40 Everose Oysterflex//126622 YM40 Blue//126600 SD43 126710BLNR//126711CHNR 126334 DJ41 Rhodium/Diamonds//126331 DJ41 TT Wimbledon 124300 OP41 Green//126334 DJ41Mint Green

Yesterday, 07:33 AM	#2
gerry100 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: NY Posts: 751	lube if excessive can pick up dust etc

Yesterday, 07:49 AM	#3
SOG DIVER "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Real Name: LtCol R Location: Mtns-NM-MT Watch: 1680Red-551214060M Posts: 273	Even as a salt water diver, I do not recommend oiling the bracelet. The quality of the SS used in Rolex bracelets requires only gentle a wash/clean with a soft toothbrush or similar brush. Use of any oil will attract dust, sand or dirt which may surface wear the fine tolerances between the links of your bracelet, or degrade the finish. Not recommended.

Yesterday, 08:21 AM	#4
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,295	I am wondering, extra protection from what.

Yesterday, 08:22 AM	#5
rolph "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: united states Posts: 69	If you're set on using a lubricant, make sure it's specifically designed for watches and apply it very sparingly.

Yesterday, 11:07 AM	#7
rockysw "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: UK Posts: 759	I am only follow instructions from the manufacturer (in this case Rolex). And as someone said already, their instructions are to only clean it with gentle soap and soft bristle toothbrush.

Yesterday, 11:52 AM	#8
BIGMAC142 "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: USA Posts: 50	No lube. Not needed. Just give the watch a cleaning from time to time.

Yesterday, 01:21 PM	#10
Zach69SS "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: Sector 001 Posts: 593	I’m a big in oiling my guns a fishing reels, I use that Boeing T-9 boeshield an amazing product. But I would never use it on a watch any! Rolex uses a special Stainless Steel. I would not recommend any oils or heavy detergent in cleaning your watch. Some friends of mine have learned this the hard way by damaging their bezel with the paint coming off. So mild soap and water that’s it, my jeweler has a mixture he’s uses that works very well, I have never asked what it is ? He uses it on the bracelet only and then steam. No need for anything else, a light cleaning once in a while. Cheers,

Yesterday, 03:57 PM	#11
Kevin of Larchmont 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: The Ice House Watch: Ingersoll Mickey Posts: 3,339	Nope, there’s no way it wouldn’t transfer to skin or adjacent clothes. OP is trying to fix a problem that doesn’t exist.

Yesterday, 04:58 PM	#12
2loaded "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: USA Watch: es watches Posts: 2,099	Pretty sure the Diddy parties are over.

Yesterday, 11:49 PM	#17
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 77,621	Leave it be and clean it once in a while

Today, 12:04 AM	#18
1William 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 47,498	No oils to bracelet.

Today, 12:20 AM	#19
Calatrava r 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: United States Watch: Rolex and Patek Posts: 11,295	Another issue I see with oiling the bracelet is the oil will be in direct contact with your skin and stain your clothes.

Today, 01:29 AM	#20
omar10213245 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Real Name: Omar Location: somewhere Watch: 126515LN (sundust) Posts: 1,295	I cant imagine a worse idea, please do not oil your bracelet. It's a watch, not a gun barrel

Today, 05:07 AM	#23
Roddypeepa "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Real Name: Mark Location: Southern England Watch: DJ41 SubC SMP mast Posts: 1,662	When you need to oil a bracelet it’s a bit like the bedroom: seen better days but hanging on in hope and sentiment. In all seriousness- no. Keep it clean, wash and dry it regularly and if there are signs of stretch get it looked at when it gets really floppy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Today, 05:18 AM	#24
richardlo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SoCal Watch: 216570 Posts: 105	WD-40 should not be used on guns or Rolex bracelet. Ballistol should not be used on your watch either.

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